Position Description

Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum

College of Science & Engineering / School of Mathematics          

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: for 24 months, with starting date of 1/09/2026 or earlier

Up to two positions 

We are looking for Postdoctoral Research Associates in dispersive PDEs and stochastic analysis.

The Opportunity:

The positions are funded by Leonardo Tolomeo’s ERC Starting Grant "CritRandPDEs". The project includes a variety of possible research directions in nonlinear dispersive PDEs, stochastic PDEs, and constructive quantum field theory. 

The successful candidates are expected to contribute to undergraduate teaching and projects for further enhancing their career development. The appointees will join our thriving and growing Analysis & Probability theme within the School of Mathematics.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Ability to conduct independent research

• Ability to disseminate research outcomes

• Collaborative skills and communication skills

• Teaching skills for undergraduate lectures/tutorials/projects

• Organisational skills (such as for seminars and workshops)

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How to apply 

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

- Research Statement (maximum 8 pages)

In addition, please arrange for at least two reference letters to be sent to references@maths.ed.ac.uk quoting ref number 13621 by the closing date.